{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-insurance-code-845.202","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Insurance Code § 845.202","heading":"PATIENT RIGHTS POLICIES.","body":"It is intended that the system incorporate patient-focused considerations that include:\n(1) open communication;\n(2) informed consent;\n(3) protection of confidentiality and privacy;\n(4) full disclosure of program policies and procedures to patients and providers;\n(5) coverage of emergency care;\n(6) disclosure of compensation arrangements with providers; and\n(7) efficient appeal of coverage decisions.\nAdded by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.218(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.","path":["INSURANCE CODE","TITLE 6. ORGANIZATION OF INSURERS AND RELATED ENTITIES","SUBTITLE C. LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCIDENT INSURERS AND RELATED ENTITIES","CHAPTER 845. STATEWIDE RURAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM","SUBCHAPTER E. GOALS OF SYSTEM"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.845.htm#845.202","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:21Z","sha256":"14027120fb5dd734c237f5dc473a490ffd755fd64f64db4a344dbd1dd5d4c384","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-insurance-code-845.201","next":"us-tx/tex.-insurance-code-845.203"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}